Description
Asian-Style Cucumber Salad with Sesame Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish that tantalizes your taste buds. Bursting with the crunch of fresh cucumbers and the nutty flavor of toasted sesame oil, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues or as a crisp side at dinner parties. The quick preparation makes it an ideal choice for busy weekdays, while its delightful combination of flavors will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers using a sharp knife or mandolin.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and green onions. Pour the dressing over them and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and mix gently again.
- Let the salad marinate in the fridge for about 15 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg